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WOA 547J

1971 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOA 547J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,326 miles

Offside Front foot well corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT UJ'S AND REAR UJ,S NEED REPLACE OR GREASED (6.1.7 (c) (i))

SMALL HOLE TO THE O/S/F PEDAL BOX

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,953 miles

Nearside Front hub leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,591 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 36,572 miles

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 34,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,765 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 32,746 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,316 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,747 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,937 miles

Both front steering swivel joints have slight leak of oil

Nearside rear back plate has oil on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,346 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,379 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight foot brake travell

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,451 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 69,504 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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WOA 547J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOA 547J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOA 547J registered?

WOA 547J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is WOA 547J safe to buy?

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